Spring Family Weekend

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Welcoming Wildcat parents and families

We look forward to hosting the 2025 Spring Family Weekend on April 25-27 on the McMinnville campus. You are invited to enjoy some of the many people and programs that make Linfield University unique.

Mark your calendars now and stay tuned to this page for further updates.

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2025 Spring Family Weekend schedule

Friday, April 25

2-5 p.m. Welcome table | Riley Campus Center
Stop by the welcome table in Riley Campus Center to pick up schedules or maps. Feel free to ask the staff for recommendations of things to do or places to eat.

7:30 p.m. "The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical" | Marshall Theatre

"The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical,” with music and lyrics by Rob Rokicki and book by “Be More Chill” scribe Joe Tracz, is based on Rick Riordan’s popular novel of the same name about 12–year–old Percy Jackson’s odyssey to keep the peace among the Greek gods and restore Zeus’ lightning bolt while discovering his own status as a demigod. “The Hollywood Reporter” says the musical provides an “excellent if irreverent introduction to Greek mythology that might persuade some kids to dig deeper.” Assoc. Prof. Lindsey Mantoan will direct. Tickets are $12 for full price; $10 for seniors (62+); and $8 for students 16+ (any school, one ticket per ID).

Saturday, April 26

9–Noon Welcome table | Riley Campus Center
Stop by the welcome table in Riley Campus Center to pick up schedules or maps. Feel free to ask the staff for recommendations of things to do or places to eat.

11 a.m. Faculty mini lectures | T.J. Day Hall 222
Learn from three of Linfield's top notch professors, each of whom will give a 15-minute mini lecture on a topic of their choice. There won't be any test, but you just might learn something.

Noon Baseball vs. UPS | Roy Helser Field
Cheer on Wildcat baseball team as they take on the University of Puget Sound Loggers in a double header.

1 - 5 p.m. Explore downtown McMinnville
Linfield is so lucky to have a home in the heart of McMinnville and Yamhill County. Spend an hour or two exploring downtown. Merchants are eager to welcome you. Have some bubble tea at the Velvet Monkey, find your next great read at Third Street Books, unearth a treasure at Oodles or Bella Casa, or simply scout out a restaurant, brewery or winery to try later.

1 - 3 p.m. Painting Class | T.J. Day Hall 219
One of Linfield's talented students, Madeline, will lead you through a paint-and-sip type class. You and your student will have some fun and at the end of two hours, you will each have a souvenir from your weekend together. Cost: $30 for materials

3 p.m. Wine Tasting | Acorn to Oak, 546 Third Street, McMinnville
Yamhill County is home to nearly 100 wineries. Join parents and Linfield administrators for a tasting at Linfield’s own tasting room, the Acorn to Oak Wine Experience in downtown McMinnville. Cost: $20

7 p.m. Annual Lū’au and Hō’ike
The student performances continue to be campus and community favorites each year. The Lu'au features dances from the Hawaiian Islands as well as New Zealand, Tahiti and Samoa. The show is put on by Linfield students who will dance hula, play Hawaiian music and share the Hawaiian culture with you.

Sunday, April 27

Noon Baseball vs. UPS | Roy Helser Field
Cheer on Wildcat baseball team as they take on the University of Puget Sound Loggers in a double header.

2 p.m. "The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical" | Marshall Theatre

"The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical,” with music and lyrics by Rob Rokicki and book by “Be More Chill” scribe Joe Tracz, is based on Rick Riordan’s popular novel of the same name about 12–year–old Percy Jackson’s odyssey to keep the peace among the Greek gods and restore Zeus’ lightning bolt while discovering his own status as a demigod. “The Hollywood Reporter” says the musical provides an “excellent if irreverent introduction to Greek mythology that might persuade some kids to dig deeper.” Assoc. Prof. Lindsey Mantoan will direct. Tickets are $12 for full price; $10 for seniors (62+); and $8 for students 16+ (any school, one ticket per ID).